Fit for Law
Free online courses for legal professionals which promote psychologically and emotionally healthier ways of working in the law.
Part one is about managing and understanding yourself
Part two is about working with others
Fit for Law is a collaboration between LawCare and academics at the University of Sheffield and The Open University.
Part 1: Managing and understanding yourself
The course takes 2 to 4 hours in total to complete but is broken down into smaller sections, and includes videos from legal professionals discussing wellbeing issues as well as a range of interactive activities.
Part 2: Working with others
‘Working with others’ takes 2 to 4 hours in total to complete but is broken down into smaller sections and includes videos from legal professionals discussing the ways they work and communicate with others. The topics covered include:
- working effectively with clients,
- working effectively with colleagues, and
- collaborating with third parties.
Fit for Law is a collaboration between LawCare and academics at the University of Sheffield and The Open University.
The two courses are about emotional competence and professional resilience. They are part of the Fit for Law series; an on-going programme to promote psychologically and emotionally healthier ways of working within law that was developed based on evidence from focus groups with legal professionals across the UK. The courses aim to upskill individuals and encourage positive organisational and cultural change in the legal workplace.
Each course takes 2 to 4 hours in total to complete but is broken down into smaller sections. The courses are available to everyone studying law or working in the legal profession in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man and could be used as CPD in some jurisdictions. Please make sure you enrol and login so that you can complete the interactive activities and get a Statement of Participation on completion
Your Stories
Real stories of people in the legal community who have experienced stress, depression, anxiety and more.
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My journey to an ADHD and autism diagnosis
"As a woman, I, like many other autistic and ADHD women, learnt to mask my traits and so I went undiagnosed for 32 years."
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How I coped with anxiety
"I felt really unwell – heart rate rising, breathing out of control, nausea, and an overwhelming desire to get out of the car."
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How I coped with stress
"I collapsed in the office mid-deal, suffering from exhaustion."
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How I coped with occupational burnout
Eric's story shows how recognising and addressing occupational burnout is crucial for mental health in the legal sector. He shares his journey and coping strategies, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and seeking support.
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